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VK56 BJZ

2006 Audi A6

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,418 mi
Last recorded164,418 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A6111,558 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 BJZ
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 164,418 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides soft (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 151,135 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 151,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 142,092 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 126,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jun 2016 126,595 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing brake caliper slider guide missing (3.5.1j)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Jun 2015 113,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge of tyre, out of an MOT testable area

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn/feathering on inner edge of tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2015 113,814 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre low on tread on inner edge of tyre, out of an MOT testable area

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn/feathering on inner edge of tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2014 99,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 99,085 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 84,952 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre inner sidewall has slits/cuts in sidewall

smoke test passed emissions too low to register

Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,561 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,260 miles

both front anti roll bar link rubbers starting to unbond may need attention soon

n/s/f tyre very close to limit needs attention

o/s/f tyre on legal limit at time of test only on inner edge needs attention asap

Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,353 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,549 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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VK56 BJZ is a 2006 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 111,558 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK56 BJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VK56 BJZ is a 2006 Audi A6, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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